WordPress Time Capsule Plugin 1.21.16 Authentication Bypass
Vulnerability Description
WordPress Time Capsule Plugin 1.21.16 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative access by sending a crafted POST request with the IWP_JSON_PREFIX header. Attackers can exploit this flaw to obtain valid administrator session cookies and access the WordPress dashboard without providing credentials.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- B. Canavate
Affected Vendor
Wptimecapsule
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